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hi all I would be interested in hearing any views on the above gps. I have used the Hema explorer app but I really want a stand alone off road gps - currently I am leaning towards the VMS which is roughly $100 cheaper than the Hema thanks

With summer approaching (I hope) if you have a 3 way Frig, I have found the unit below very useful. I think its saving me gas, by setting the frig on the desired temperature and not freezing the Lettuce etc. To getting it set up correctly just make sure you follow the battery loading instructions. I have...

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Re deciding what strategy re solar panels, i.e. mount on caravan roof vs portal ones, is there in fact panels that lend themselves to mounting onto the roof for when at home and traveling, but easily removing for use as portable when at a camping site? Anyone do this? If yes, any advice re which panel...

we are at edi cutting. Lovely spot with kookaburra,s, fast flowing river, toilet block and fire pits supplied. What more could you ask for.

Hi everyone, We will be moving to Carnarvon next Saturday to fish the Jetty for a feed. The wind down at Yardie home Stead CVP is going to get worst over the next two days. The snakes are out and about. Two were caught in the park today,both Yellow tail whip snakes. We have spotted lots along the local road...

I thought I would start a new thread. I would like to know how the gas system works.What keeps the gas flowing when the burner is alight?Aussie Paul.

Got results from ct scan all clear, now just waiting on date for op.

We have booked and paid our fare to Tassie for 2017. Will leave early Feb and be back early May. For information purposes we have chosen day crossing's that leave 9am from both ends and we will utilize CP's at both ends for the night sleep over before starting our journeys. The ship arrives 6pm in Devonpo...

Hi Everyone, I am providing the following information, for those interested, in systems based on thermal radiator heating. There is not much information on these systems as there is on Gas, Diesel or Electric heating systems. When free camping, my priority was a simple, efficient, low cost, affor...

Background I have the Tekonsha Model 2010 Breakaway Switch on our caravan, on the last trip ran over a small branch in a rest area and it flipped up and pulled the breakaway pin out, the plastic pin must have hit a rock when it came out and had a small chip in it. I knew something had happened, stopped and c...

G'day, Though not quite grey yet we're considering selling up and buggering off to anywhere we can drive to. This leaves us with quite a few questions which I hope you more experienced folk can help with. Firstly: We want to do something like managing a caravan park, motel or similar. Is there any thing...

Well, I've had the opp for Cataract removal on my right eye and the good news is that the Surgeon has said that the left eye is O.K. So now it's into the Spec Shop next week for a new Pr of Goggles, Then with a heap of more luck, we will hit the Wildflower Trails, Can't wait !! K.J.

Well I went up to the Nymboida Camp oven Festival . Great three days , bit cool to start with but warmed up quick. I only had a light doona on during the night , but , It got sold out for vans , by lunch time Friday. Heaps of performers , bush poets , singers & bush bands performing all week-end plus some bar...

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Hi. We have just put a deposit on a 23foot van and are working out what to get to tow it with. The Isuzu mux is rated to 3000kg and has great reviews and efficiency and is priced well, but I would like to know if it actually lives up to its rating in real life. We are looking forward to hitting the road in Feb 2017...

Just a quickie. I have been trying to find a Public Weighbridge here in Down town Townsville Nth QLD. Not easy. Mr Google wasn't much help. Yellow and white pages spat the dummy. I rang a local and he mentioned the traffic people have one and where to find them, they were closed for Reno's when I got there....

Hi All, Love reading all the comments on various topics, I am planning my first trip commencing late May 2017, I will be travelling solo in a hired pop top to trial the lifestyle, Leaving Melbourne I plan to head to Alice Springs at a leisurely pace from there is anybodies guess I am not putting any time fr...

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